30 Dec 2009

Boxing Day migraine

For the past 4 days I've had a migraine, now before you feel sorry for me (guilty face) I must warn you that this is purely self-inflicted. Sooooo, now you're wondering what on earth could have caused a headache with such severity.....Well it was...(drum roll please)


The start of the annual boxing day sale!!



Yes, read it & weep! The God forsakingly amazing boxing day sale! It has taken me 4 days of migraines & heavy palpitations (no exaggeration...well..) to admit that the sales I've been witnessing are actually pretty ALRIGHT! If I'm honest though, it is the vast lack of funds that have stopped me from appreciating the sale frenzy as much as I would like to. Hmmmmm.....actually that is not entirely true, my problem is that I want oooooooh so much...(sighs & stares into space). My friend actually made a joke today about taking out a loan to shop! Hmmmm...that might be a good iiideea...Okay enough already I am JOKING!

Below are the sale items that have been torturing me (in a good way):

HELMUT LANG, Jersey and leather draped jacket Was £585 Now £409.50


CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN, Lynn 120 backless ankle boots Was £625 Now £375


MOTEL, Rose print jumpsuit Was: £50 Now: £25



OPENING CEREMONY, Suede bow front wedges Was: £295 Now: £206.50


ASHISH, Sequined leopard-pattern skirt Was: £365 Now £255.50



Phew......So those are the top five things that have been contributing to my headaches! Hmmm...funny that I feel slight relief. Think I'll treat this post as therapy. :)

So for those of you who are yet to shop the sale, my advice would be;

1. Breathe & remember; just because it's on sale doesn't mean you need it. Think about whether you loved it before the red marker appeared on the tag.

2. Just think you may want something that costs the same amount as three or four items you absolutely love. Way out the pros & cons of each item c-a-a-a-arefully.

3. If you're a follower of trends, think about whether you can carry these pieces through the seasons ahead.

4. Finally, if you don't get to buy anything in this year's sale, remember there is always Bicester village. Designer sales all year round!

Helmut Lang, Ashish, Christian Louboutin available
from NET-A-PORTER.COM
Motel available from ASOS.COM
Opening Ceremony available from FARFETCH.COM

14 Dec 2009

Destination: MARC BY MARC JACOBS



So yesterday Mrs Joe McElderry aka Livie & I made a dash to the Marc by Marc Jacobs store to buy some Christmas stocking fillers. I was first introduced to this designer market place as I fondly call it by my friend Jane who decided to let me in on the secret. Errrrr.......Why didn't I pay attention to this before. I mean there was ONLY an article about it in 'The Independent' newspaper in APRIL dammit!!! Anyway, you can get lovely pressies for great prices and with the recession and all need I say more.



I bought a few bits for my sister and my niece. Unfortunately, I can't share what I got them just in case. However, I can share that I bought everyone a mirror. A heart shaped one to be precise. God knows how many of these Livie bought, I lost count after a while. She was in shopping heaven, so I thought it best to leave her there. Hehehehe...





£3, It's a great little stocking filler. Hence why we boughts loads.

So all in all, we had a very productive day. To top of my triumphant day I came home & made a fabulous roast lamb dinner, topped with yorkshire puds & bisto gravy. Ok, so maybe that doesn't sound that amazing but I'm new to this cooking game so bear with me.

Again, I know that I am soooooooooo blooming late of the mark with this (no pun intended). But, if you haven't already made a trip down to the store in London's Mayfair. I suggest you set a date in your diary asap. Well before Christmas at least!! Believe me you will not regret it!

**Marc by Marc Jacobs, 56 South Audley Street, London W1**

P.S Livie bought me a Christmas gift too (Squeals) a really lovely paisley tote, which I will be using all this week! Thanks Mrs McElderry! Hehehe....Take a peek below:



12 Dec 2009

MODEL appreciation: Liya Kebede







Liya Kebede is one of my favourite models, who continues to use her intellect & talent to raise awareness on matters close to her heart. Always one to watch...

P.S Like me she is a Capricorn! Puhhhlease, like that wasn't obvious. :)

Check out her African-inspired accessories collection LemLem on NET-A-PORTER.COM.

10 Dec 2009

After dark FLASHBACK......Common 'I want you'



I remember when this video aired in late October 2007. At the time I was still licking my wounds from an earlier break up. Watching my longstanding crush Common, describe this complicated love, highlighted that I wanted my ex-boyfriend back (Yes, I know...ridiculous). I went on to watch this video twice a day, like an obsessed teenager (YUCK & FIRM SHAKE OF HEAD). You'll be pleased to know that I quickly got over it THANK GOD and just appreciated the visual.

(Sings) I want you, I want you, I want you, I want....YOU.

Enjoy!

And MODEL OF THE YEAR goes to...Georgia May

Please join The Fashioness in saluting the young Georgia May Jagger on her prestigious accolade for Model of the year at the British Fashion Awards. Even Daisy Lowe tweeted that Jagger is 'super amazing'.

She has reminded us that you can be a Vogue cover girl with an unbraced (if that's even a word) gap in between your teeth and still be a pin up. Move over Madonna there is a new rep in town.









P.S In some cultures a gap in between your teeth is a sign of wealth! Hmmmmmm....something told me not to get braces. :)

I GET LIPPY!

So a little while ago I did a post on the AMAZING Solange Azagury-Partridge, since then I've been pining (PLEASE BEAR IN MIND THE DEFINITION: to yearn deeply; suffer with longing; long painfully) and trying desperately to justify spending £980 on her iconic 'Hot lips' ring.


Available at NET-A-PORTER.COM £980

Hardly coming up with an answer to this despicable dilemma, I then started hunting around the internet for a much more inexpensive (or just downright CHEAP)rip off that would be worthy of turning heads.

Low and behold I found it!!! I mean what on earth had I been thinking.....I regularly go on the wonderful www.luluguiness.com and had not managed to spot the 'Red diamante pave lips ring'. Believe me, from this moment on I made sure that my old school Chanel reading glasses were firmly on my nose, to avoid any other accidental oversight!!


Available at WWW.LULUGUINNESS.COM £55

Happy with my find, well so I thought I put it on my Christmas wishlist, weeell it was there until I came across the Butler & Wilson Adjustable Swarovski Crystal Lip Ring for a mere £18!! Whoooohooooo......Christmas came early as there was ONLY one left which meant that I had to purchase it there 'n' then...soooooo I did?! Hehehe.....


Available at Butler & Wilson £18 (No longer available...SQUEALS)

So, there you have it my lippy dillema has now officially ended (Breathes a sigh of relief) I am currently awaiting the delivery in the post, but once it arrives I'll take a picture, put it up and try very hard not to include my big grin.